Data Analyst Intern at Hearst in New York, NY

Summary: Hearst is a leading global, diversified information, services, and media company. They are seeking a Data Analyst Intern to support their analytics team in turning data into actionable insights, involving tasks such as data collection, cleaning, analysis, and visualization to inform business decisions. Responsibilities: - Support the analytics team with data extraction and analysis using tools like SQL and spreadsheets - Clean and validate datasets to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency - Build and maintain reports and dashboards (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker, Excel) - Perform ad hoc analyses to answer business questions (e.g., trends, funnels, retention, forecasting support) - Help define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics - Document processes, assumptions, and definitions in a metrics glossary / data dictionary - Communicate findings through clear visuals and concise summaries for non-technical stakeholders - Collaborate with teams such as Product, Marketing, Operations, Finance, or Engineering to understand data needs Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail - Data research and database management experience - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office - Working knowledge of Python, SQL, and/or Tableau - Data visualization, cloud data tools, version control experience Required Skills: SQL, Tableau, Data visualization Important Skills: Python, Data research Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Microsoft Office, Database management Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and life insurance, 401(k), Paid holidays, Paid time off, Employee assistance programs, And more